Provincial and territorial labour market ministers are refusing to attend the federal government’s Workforce Summit 2024 in Montréal, citing concerns over unilateral …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Labour minister proposes 90-day strike freeze, special mediator at Port of Montreal
Federal Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is proposing a special mediator in contract talks at the Port of Montreal for a three-month period …
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Employment LawFeatured
Former Northern Health employee in B.C. sues after being demoted for pro-Palestinian statements
By Michelle Gamage | The Tyee A former Northern Health employee says she was removed from her position for being critical of Israel’s …
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By Hugh Kruzel | The Sudbury Star Talent and occupations in the trades are the focus of a new series for kids. Sudbury …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Ontario proposes tighter control over bike lanes, higher highway speed limits to tackle gridlock
The Ontario government has announced a new legislative proposal aimed at alleviating road congestion and expediting commutes for drivers across the province. …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Denovo Window & Door fined $70,000 for worker’s fall from scaffold in Saskatchewan
Denovo Window & Door Inc. has been fined $70,000 after pleading guilty to a workplace safety violation in connection with a scaffold …
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FeaturedGlobal HR Practices
One-third of gig workers rely on platform work as main income source: Report
The gig economy is increasingly becoming a primary source of income for workers across the United States, according to a new report …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)FeaturedOpinionRecruitment
When AI plays favourites: How algorithmic bias shapes the hiring process
By Mehnaz Rafi, University of Calgary A public interest group filed a U.S. federal complaint against artificial intelligence hiring tool, HireVue, in …
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Employment LawFeaturedLabour Relations
Ontario taxpayers fork over $4.3 million to settle legal costs in Bill 124 cases
By Liam Casey Ontario taxpayers have forked over $4.3 million in legal fees after the province lost two court cases defending a wage-cap …
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By Rosa Saba Economists expect inflation continued its downward trend last month, giving the Bank of Canada the all-clear to continue cutting …